Nitecore LR60 vs Nitecore NU25 MCT
Quick take: The Nitecore NU25 MCT costs $0.04999999999999716 less; the Nitecore NU25 MCT is brighter (400 vs 280 lm); the Nitecore NU25 MCT throws farther (132m vs 45m); the Nitecore NU25 MCT runs longer on high (45 vs 6 hrs).
| Spec | Nitecore LR60 | Nitecore NU25 MCT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40 | $39.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Lantern | Headlamp |
| Lumens | 280 lm | 400 lm |
| Candela | 500 cd | 4,351 cd |
| Beam distance | 45m | 132m |
| Runtime | 6 hrs (medium) | 45 hrs (max) |
| Battery | 18650 | Built-in |
| LED | High CRI LED + UV | NiteLab MCT UHE dual-core + Red |
| Beam type | Flood | Balanced |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | 4 Stepped + Red |
| UI | Simple | |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP66 |
| CRI | 90 | |
| Weight | 3.8 oz | 1.8 oz (with bracket and headband) |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 2.0 in | 2.4 x 1.4 x 1.1 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | — |
What owners report
Nitecore LR60
- ✓90+ CRI diffused beam — rare in a lantern and immediately noticeable
- ✓Takes two 21700s or 18650s and works as a power bank for phones and tablets
- ✓Powerful magnet holds it vertically or horizontally on steel
- ✓Tilting steel ring for hanging, plus adjustable brightness and direction
- ✓USB-C charging, more durable than micro-USB
- ✗Pricey for a 280-lumen lantern
- ✗IP66 covers rain but not submersion
- ✗280 lumens is modest if you want to light a large area
- ✗Little independent review coverage compared with Nitecore's flashlights
- ✗Two cells to buy and keep matched